[2-3-2017] The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising consumers not to purchase or use Ginseng for Reinforcing Kidney, a product promoted and sold for sexual enhancement on various Web sites, and possibly in some retail stores. FDA laboratory analysis confirmed that Ginseng for Reinforcing Kidney contains sildenafil, the active…
Edex (alprostadil for injection) 10 mcg 2 Pack by Endo Pharmaceuticals: Recall – Potential Lack of Sterility Assurance
[Posted 02/27/2017] AUDIENCE: Urology, Pharmacy, Patient ISSUE: Endo Pharmaceuticals Inc. is recalling one lot of Edex (alprostadil for injection) 10 mcg to the consumer level. This product recall is due to the detection by Endo of a defect in the crimp caps used in the manufacture of the subject product…
February 6, 2017: Arizona Man Sentenced for Trafficking in Pet Products with Counterfeit Labels
Food and Drug Administration Office of Criminal Investigations HOUSTON – An Arizona man was sentenced today to serve 37 months in prison for trafficking in pet products with counterfeit labels into the United States. U.S. Attorney Kenneth Magidson, Acting Assistant Attorney General Kenneth A. Blanco of the…
Whole Foods Market recalls “Our Chefs’ Own” Spinach Orzo Salad due to undeclared tree nut allergen
Whole Foods Market® is recalling “Our Chefs’ Own” Spinach Orzo Salad sold in stores in Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Hampshire, Maine and Rhode Island due to an undeclared tree nut allergen. Only Spinach Orzo Salad with PLU 61159 and a “sold on” date of February 24 or before is included in this recall. The effected salad…
The Soynut Butter Co Expands Recall to All I.M. Healthy Soynut Butters And I.M. Healthy Granola Because of Possible Health Risk
The SoyNut Butter Co. of Glenview, IL is recalling all varieties of I.M. Healthy SoyNut Butters and all varieties of I.M. Healthy Granola products because they may be contaminated with Escherichia coli O157:H7 bacteria (E. Coli O157:H7). E. coli O157:H7 causes a diarrheal illness often with bloody stools. I.M. Healthy Products were distributed in multiple…
Help The FDA Keep Kids from Using Tobacco
Help keep kids smiling — and tobacco-free. Report tobacco sales violations to the FDA. Get Consumer Updates by email. En Español Because teens’ brains are still developing, it may be easier for them to become addicted to nicotine. In fact, as little as one cigarette a month is all it…
Public Notification: Slimming Plus Advanced Contains Hidden Drug Ingredients
FDA laboratory analysis confirmed that Slimming Plus Advanced contains sibutramine. Sibutramine is a controlled substance that was removed from the market in October 2010 for safety reasons. The product poses a threat to consumers because sibutramine is known to substantially increase blood pressure and/or pulse rate in some people and may present a significant risk…
February 7, 2017: Randallstown Woman Pleads Guilty to Injecting Non-Medical Grade Silicone into the Bodies of Victim Customers
Food and Drug Administration Office of Criminal Investigations Baltimore, Maryland – Kendra Westmoreland, age 54, of Randallstown, Maryland, pleaded guilty today to receiving and delivering an adulterated or misbranded device, in connection with her receipt and use of polydimethylsiloxane, which she misrepresented to customers as medical grade silicone. …
Dietary Supplements for Male Sexual Enhancement by A and H Focal: Recall – Undeclared Drug Ingredient
[Posted 03/07/2017] AUDIENCE: Consumer ISSUE: A&H Focal Inc. is voluntarily recalling all lots marketed as dietary supplements for male sexual enhancement from January 2014 to present. These products have been historically tested by the FDA and found to contain PDE-5 Inhibitors (i.e.sildenafil, tadalafil, vardenafil, etc.) which is the active ingredient…
Allergy Alert Issued in Two Massachusetts Whole Foods Market Stores for Undeclared Pecans in King Cakes
Whole Foods Market® stores in Arlington, MA and Brookline, MA are issuing an allergy alert to recall Cream Cheese King Cakes sold between February 4 and February 26, due to an in-store labeling error.